afternoon

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Dominant England spoiled Scotland's record-breaking afternoon at Murrayfield with a 12-try win which keeps them on course for another Six Nations title.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Iranian state media stated Friday afternoon that a proposal to remove the country’s highly enriched uranium had been “rejected.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Affirm shares jumped 7.9% to $65.05 in afternoon trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Shares traded at about $24.65 in early afternoon on the New York Stock Exchange, up about 23% from the $20 IPO price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

One afternoon while Celia was at field hockey practice, my parents were arguing in the kitchen while I eavesdropped from upstairs.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison